Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
CEF7FD
RGB
206, 247, 253
HSL
188, 92%, 90%
HSB
188, 19%, 99%
CMYK
19, 2, 0, 1
LAB
94, -13, -8
LCH
94, 15, 211
OKLCH
0.95, 0.04, 207
XYZ
76, 87, 106
LUV
94, -21, -9
HWB
188, 81%, 1%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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